Katheryne T. Leigh-Osroosh (she/they)

Dr. Katheryne T. Leigh-Osroosh is an experienced counselor educator and qualitative researcher. Her scholarship critically examines the development of self-efficacy in educational contexts through storywork, phenomenology, and community-participatory methodologies. She also investigates the integration of community-engaged approaches and Indigenous epistemologies within counselor education. Lastly, she is a proud alumna of the Gates Millennium Scholars program.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri- St. Louis, Counselor Education and Supervision (2018)
• Certificate of Advanced Study, The University of New York at Buffalo, School Counseling (2013)
• Masters in Education, The University of New York at Buffalo, School Counseling (2012)
• Bachelor of Science, Delaware Valley University, Livestock Science & Management (2010)

• Counselor Education Qualitative Interest Network (CEQUIN) Outstanding Qualitative Researcher; Association of Counselor Education and Supervision; 2025-10-10;
• The Legacy Continues Award; Most Valuable Parents of Bufalo; 2023-03-01;
• Article of the Year, School Psychology Training and Pedagogy Journal (2023); National Association of School Psychologists; 2023-02-15;
• Certificate of Appreciation; Society of Indian Psychologists Native-to-Native mentorship program; 2021-06-26;
• Elementary school counselor of the year; St. Louis Public School District; 2018-05-19;

• Hutchison, B., Wambu, G., Leigh-Osroosh, K.T., Lorenz, J.H., & Smith, H. (2027). School to Career 13th ed. Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher. Tinley Park: ILL.

• Leigh-Osroosh, K. T., & Faircloth, S. C. (2025). Storying our experiences in the academy as a means of resistance and survivance. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/09518398.2025.2502061

• Leigh-Osroosh, K.T., & Goodman-Scott, E. (2025). Critical Social Justice Qualitative Research: A Tool for Evidence-Based School Counseling. Professional School Counseling, 29(1a). https://doi.org/10.1177/2156759X251335948
• Kim, H., Molina, C. E., Watkinson, J. S., Leigh-Osroosh, K. T., & Li, D. (2024). Theory-informed School Counseling: Increasing efficacy through prevention-focused practice and outcome research. Journal of Counseling & Development, 102(2), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12507
• Leigh-Osroosh, K. T. & Copeland, C.1 (2024). Distributive Justice for Native American Indigenous Peoples within Counseling. Counseling and Values., 69(1), 21–46. https://doi.org/10.1163/2161007x-bja10010

• Leigh-Osroosh, K. (2026, February). Action Research as Method for Improving School Counseling Efficacy and Advocacy. [90-minute Webinar]. NYS Master School Counseling Program.;
• Leigh-Osroosh, K. (2026, February). Community-engaged Research Scope Review and Content Analysis. [60-minute Webinar]. Counselor Education Qualitative Interest Network (CEQUIN).;

• Hains, S. & Leigh-Osroosh, K.T. (2025, June). Resilient roots: Growing health and hope through the storm [Virtual Presentation]. Society of Indian Psychologists Convention, virtual conference.;
• Leigh-Osroosh, K.T. (2025, October). Action research and community engagement: Key drivers in evolving counselor education [Paper Presentation]. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Philadelphia, PA.;
• Leigh-Osroosh, K.T., & Goodman-Scott, E. (2025, March). How to Conduct Critical Qualitative Research: Strategies for School Counseling Practitioners and Academics [Research Institute Invited Presentation]. Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, Ohio.;

• Creating inclusive school climates through racial literacy and community empowerment; Foundation and Research Organization; University at Buffalo CTSI Community Partnership Development Seed Grant; Awarded; (02/01/2024-12/31/2024)

• Reviewer for Journal of Employment Counseling
  12/01/2024-11/30/2027
• Counseling Scholarship & Practice in Educational Settings
  08/01/2024-08/01/2027

• Counselor interviewer, New York State Master School Counselor Program
  09/18/2023-09/22/2023